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Amazon has 128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (Charcoal Colorway) on sale for $436.52 - Extra $37.52 Off coupon found on product page = $399. Shipping is free.

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Specs/Key Features
  • Google Tensor Titan M2 Coprocessor
  • 6.1" 2400x1080p FHD+ (Up to 60Hz) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Display w/ 12MP Dual Pixel (Rear) & 8MP (Front) Camera
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 5G Ready Device
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) w/ 6E (6GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 5.2
  • Dual SIM
  • AR/VR Core
  • Fingerprint Unlocked Authentication
  • 5-Years of Pixel Updates included
  • Unlocked Device for All Carriers
Includes
  • 128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (Charcoal Colorway)
  • 1m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0)
  • Quick Switch Adapter
  • SIM Tool
Warranty
  • Product will include a standard manufacturer warranty w/ purchase

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Price:
$50.00 lower (11% savings) than the list price of $449.00
$37.52 coupon applied at checkout.

Features:
  • Google Pixel 6a adapts to you; it's super fast and secure and powered by Google Tensor, the first chip designed by Google just for Pixel
  • Unlocked Android 5G phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[1]; works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
  • Pixel's fast-charging all-day battery adapts to you and saves power for the apps you use most[2]
  • Take amazing photos with Pixel's 12 megapixel camera and tools like Magic Eraser[3], Motion Mode, and Portrait Mode
  • With Google Tensor, your phone launches apps fast, pages and images load quickly, and everything runs smoothly
  • When you plug it in, Pixel 6a charges super fast[4]; with just a few minutes of charging, your phone gets hours of power (adapters sold separately)
  • Live Translate helps you translate live video captions, private chats, and messages, and signs in up to 55 languages right on your cell phone[5]
  • With IP67 protection, Pixel 6a can take a little water and dust[7], so you can take it almost anywhere you go
  • Privacy and security are built in to your phone; the Titan M2 chip and the Google Tensor security core add an extra layer of hardware security to help make your Pixel phone more resilient to attacks[8]
  • Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
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Model: Google Pixel 6a - 5G Android Phone - Unlocked Smartphone with 12 Megapixel Camera and 24-Hour Battery - Charcoal

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I dont have issues with the Fingerprint at all.
I have the phone and it's great, no issues whatsoever with fingerprint scanner.
And the price drop already started

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architeq
08-04-2022 at 01:35 PM.
08-04-2022 at 01:35 PM.
Quote from knslee07 :
I just bought this. No fingerprint scanner issues. But
The battery is meh.
The wifi connection is not so great.
Pixel cameras are no longer wow.
The tensor chip overheats easily.
So overall.... you're loving it?
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thespacecowboy
08-04-2022 at 01:36 PM.
08-04-2022 at 01:36 PM.
Quote from SofaR :
Meh I got my s21 free after trading in an s9. Samsung phones are hella over priced at launch, everyone knows that.

I didn't expect the 6a to be better than my s21, but I expected it to be at least on par. For me, it was more to get my feet wet with the Google hardware ecosystem (was planning on a pixel 7 pro). To be fair, I haven't fully switched over, but the few hours I spent with it left me underwhelmed.
Curious how you expect a phone approximately half the cost (yes, Samsung discount their phones a lot) to be on par?

Either way, it's a mid range phone so so long as people go into it eyes open then all good.
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08-04-2022 at 01:42 PM.
08-04-2022 at 01:42 PM.
Quote from knslee07 :
I just bought this. No fingerprint scanner issues. But
The battery is meh.
The wifi connection is not so great.
Pixel cameras are no longer wow.
The tensor chip overheats easily.
Disable 5G…
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ratbastard
08-04-2022 at 01:51 PM.
08-04-2022 at 01:51 PM.
Quote from Akd3d94 :
Was really hoping this was better. Look into modem issues for this model any prospective buyers.
I'm not a tech expert, but here's my experience with the P6 modem: the wifi was regularly dropping for 1-10 seconds randomly and 5G connection was a joke on T-Mobile. I would get the 5G badge with zero connectivity. My home Internet is 1Gig on Xfinity using their router on WiFi 6, 5Ghz bands.

Then, I solved the issues, sort of...

1.) Turned off 5G - huge battery savings and connectivity stability. I don't watch a lot of content nor play games outside of the house so LTE is fine for me.
2.) Switched to Google Fi. Yes, I know it's the same as T-Mobile, but it has been significantly more stable for some reason.
3.) Went on vacation to various places with WiFi, all probably using WiFi 5 - zero dropped connections in 3 weeks and 5 different networks.

Basically, this is the best LTE and wi-fi 5 phone in existence, except it's not supposed to be. It's supposed to be a flagship. For $450, the Pixel 6a is worth the price, but the P6 and P6 Pro aren't. I like the size of the 6a better also. For $150 after trading in my 3a (originally paid under $300), it's a steal, especially with the Buds-A.
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08-04-2022 at 02:04 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:04 PM.
Quote from IndiaPaleAle :
I literally just said I use it when ph port is wet. That's the extent of its usefulness to me since again, 'fast wireless charging' is relatively slower to fast charging & b. It heats up battery more (on my ph at least).

Link to a better 22 Android phone at this price range?
Check out YouTube for mid-range phone comparisons. I never said this phone was bad. I just said it's not a slickdeal at $400. Even with the issues, I'm happy with mine given the price I paid but I pro-ordered it with free buds and a $300 trade-in. I would not pay $400 for it though, at least until they fix more of the issues.
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08-04-2022 at 02:12 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:12 PM.
Quote from TidalWaveOne :
Check out YouTube for mid-range phone comparisons. I never said this phone was bad. I just said it's not a slickdeal at $400. Even with the issues, I'm happy with mine given the price I paid but I pro-ordered it with free buds and a $300 trade-in. I would not pay $400 for it though, at least until they fix more of the issues.

Fingerprint scanner seems placebo if reports here + update are any indication. If you watched YT reviews, name a better 22 5G 'Droid at $400,for those of us that don't give a rat's ass about novelty of wireless charging.
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knslee07
08-04-2022 at 02:23 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:23 PM.
Quote from architeq :
So overall.... you're loving it?
For $400, I would keep it although I am not totally into it. But I suggest anyone not pay more than that.
In my book, YT reviewers want Google to be like Apple on Android, so they are all crazy about this phone, saying like a smaller version of P6 for less money, great camera, pure android experience, etc. But as a real user, I was surprised to feel the phone is so hot after shooting a video, to see the wifi not a full bar although I am in the same room with the router. Most of all, I put the phone to the extreme battery saving mode overnight, but it still used 7%!, which is normal battery use for other phones. Their tensor chip is not complete, yet. So, keep these in mind if you want to purchase this. Wifi signal and b attery life are mentioned in passing by reviewers, but it is crucial in real use.
I was so happy with P3aXL, and P4a, so did not hesitate to buy this, but not so happy this time.
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08-04-2022 at 02:25 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:25 PM.
Quote from Peerless_Warrior :
Disable 5G…
FYI, I always put it to the airplane mode indoors as a backup device.
Also, even if I use data, it makes no sense to turn off 5g for a 5g phone.​
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08-04-2022 at 02:31 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:31 PM.
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Sick! I appreciate the follow-up. Just placed an order, hopefully the green color wasn't a mistake https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...es/biggrin.gif
I got the Sage color with a clear case and love it....first notn-black or dark colored phone I've ever had. I'd recommend opting into Android 13 beta, I've been enjoying the phone significantly more. I traded in a 3a for $295 and got Pixel Buds with my purchase for free. So it was only $188 out of pocket. At that price it's one of the best deals I've ever gotten.
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08-04-2022 at 02:39 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:39 PM.
Quote from Quasimotorias :
No fingerprint issues here... Works great... The phone literally unlocks instantly. I think some people either don't realize you have to put a little pressure on the sensor for it to work, they didn't properly train the fingerprint, they added a screen protector after they trained the system and didn't retrain, or they just have weird thumbs lol . You can register a maximum of 4 fingerprints so I did 2 for both right and left fingers and I never have a problem...even works when my hands are wet from the pool sometimes. The phone is pretty great overall and runs smoothly and cool unless transferring files. The only thing I miss is my larger screen from my OnePlus 7T but I am kind of used to the smaller one already. The main camera takes better looking pictures overall compared to my OnePlus 7t or maybe it's just the processing but the OnePlus did have a macro/zoom lens which made for better true close ups and distance shots, the pictures just looked more washed out on the 7t... The ancient Sony camera sensor combined with Google's processing is pretty good overall.
Not trying to be smart or anything, but have you checked to make sure your fingerprint scanner works only when you use one of your four registered fingers and not also with other unregistered fingers or anything else that gets pressed to the sensor?
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08-04-2022 at 02:42 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:42 PM.
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...the wifi was regularly dropping for 1-10 seconds randomly and 5G connection was a joke on T-Mobile. I would get the 5G badge with zero connectivity. My home Internet is 1Gig on Xfinity using their router on WiFi 6, 5Ghz bands.

Then, I solved the issues, sort of...

1.) Turned off 5G - huge battery savings and connectivity stability. I don't watch a lot of content nor play games outside of the house so LTE is fine for me.
2.) Switched to Google Fi. Yes, I know it's the same as T-Mobile, but it has been significantly more stable for some reason.
3.) Went on vacation to various places with WiFi, all probably using WiFi 5 - zero dropped connections in 3 weeks and 5 different networks.
As a 6a owner, I appreciate the workarounds that you outline, but the need to have to do this is disappointing. When a user gimps a phone by disabling/avoiding 5g and wifi6 networks, you're essentially transforming the 6a into a Pixel 3a with a bit more RAM. The Pixel 3a was a great phone....in 2019.

In 2022, no wireless charging, 60hz refresh rates, and plastic backs can almost be forgiven on a $400 mid-tier phone. Unstable connectivity on the fastest networks, excessive heat, and an unreliable fingerprint sensor cannot.
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08-04-2022 at 02:42 PM.
Quote from Colin526 :
I got the Sage color with a clear case and love it....first notn-black or dark colored phone I've ever had. I'd recommend opting into Android 13 beta, I've been enjoying the phone significantly more. I traded in a 3a for $295 and got Pixel Buds with my purchase for free. So it was only $188 out of pocket. At that price it's one of the best deals I've ever gotten.

Sage is 386, $50 off - I just scooped one as well.
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08-04-2022 at 02:53 PM.
08-04-2022 at 02:53 PM.
Quote from IndiaPaleAle :
Fingerprint scanner seems placebo if reports here + update are any indication. If you watched YT reviews, name a better 22 5G 'Droid at $400,for those of us that don't give a rat's ass about novelty of wireless charging.
Check YouTube. I have not researched other options but there are tons of mid-range Android phones out there, all with their pluses and minuses. If you want a 6a then get the damn 6a.... I don't care. I have one... I like it but would not pay $400 for it.... but maybe you would.... so go ahead if you want... or wait for the 7 and see if they fix all the issues.
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08-04-2022 at 03:02 PM.
08-04-2022 at 03:02 PM.
Returned this cause OEM unlock is grayed out with Google not knowing why it when it'll be fixed.
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08-04-2022 at 03:05 PM.
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Check YouTube. I have not researched other options but there are tons of mid-range Android phones out there, all with their pluses and minuses. If you want a 6a then get the damn 6a.... I don't care. I have one... I like it but would not pay $400 for it.... but maybe you would.... so go ahead if you want... or wait for the 7 and see if they fix all the issues.

'the issues' - don't sound like issues. 30 days will be plenty of time to test drive it; for all your complaining you couldn't cite a single comparable phone; yeah we all know by now you value ph strictly at $300, that extra 86$ over your fmv is gonna really pain me Mr. ChECK YoUtuBe laugh out loud
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